DSP investigates armed robbery of Newark motel patron

Delaware State Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at the Econo Lodge, 100 McIntosh Plaza, Newark, on Dec. 27.

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Posted Dec. 28, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Updated Dec 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Posted Dec. 28, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Updated Dec 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

NEWARK, Del.

Delaware State Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at the Econo Lodge, 100 McIntosh Plaza, Newark, on Dec. 27.

Troopers say the 19-year-old victim received a knock on her motel room door around 10:23 a.m. and let two male suspects into the room. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun, and then both men bound the woman's hands and feet with duct tape and put a pillow case over her head. They searched the room for jewelry and cash, then left the room.

Investigators ask that anyone who may have information about the incident to contact the Troop 2 robbery unit at (302) 834-2630, ext. 6, text keyword "DSP" and your message to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.tipsubmit.com.